When opting for a decking area in your outdoor space, it’s easy to fall into the mindset of linear patterns and uniform design.

The tried and tested route of cascading deck boards, flowing straight from left to right or stretching from top to bottom is one that has reigned supreme for decades and is as timeless as the decking itself.

However, to overlook the potential for creativity is like going into a cocktail bar and ordering a pint of Carling.

With that in mind, it’s time to shed the blinkers, expand the horizons and breathe some life into your outdoor space with deck patterns that are designed with wow factor built-in.

Unusual Deck Patterns

Outside of laying your decking in a traditional vertical, horizontal or diagonal orientation, there are a whole host of styles you can create by combining a combination of the three.

Here are a few creative deck patterns you can easily create using some simple techniques and design blends.

Transition Board

Combining horizontal decking with one or two vertical boards in the centre at strategic points throughout the deck can be a fantastically easy way to mix up your design.

This can be particularly effective if you opt to use a contrasting colour for your transition boards; e.g. opting for light Teak boards to break up an overall Walnut design.

Picture Framing

As the label suggests, picture framing adds a border to your decking for a custom look that adds a sense of confinement to your design.

This is a great way of definitively separating your deck from another area of your garden making it ideal for zoning and multi-purpose outdoor spaces.

The alternating rib width of our EvoDek range is perfect for this, providing notable directional change and design distinction, as well as the option for bi-colour blending.

Herringbone

Named for its likeness to the skeletal structure of a fish, the herringbone deck pattern is essentially a combination of two mirror-image diagonal boards.

The result of this is an arrowhead pattern that gives a unique aesthetic as well as an element of direction to your deck design.

Chevron

Very similar to the herringbone design, chevron decking also follows a V-shaped pattern, providing an aesthetically pleasing directional design.

However, the main difference between the two is that, while the herringbone boards overlap end-on-end, the chevron boards meet with ends flush.

The chevron design is perfect for combining two different colours, while it can be further customised with a transition board to open up a world of creative design options.

Hopefully, this blog has helped open your eyes to a new realm of possibilities for deck patterns in your garden, but it’s important to remember that we’ve only scratched the surface in this blog.

With a bit of flair and an eye for creativity, there’s a whole world of variations to explore when it comes to your deck design.

For more deck pattern ideas, head over to our deck inspiration page now for more unique concepts and unusual designs.

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If you're thinking of adding a deck to your outdoor space, there are a number of different materials for you to choose from - including hardwood, softwood and composite wood decking.

100% wood deck boards have a number of benefits. Timber decking suppliers frequently trumpet the virtues of their 'natural' and 'organic' products...but they're far less likely to mention the drawbacks of real wood decking.

If you want a simple life, composite decking (a low-maintenance alternative to traditional wood decking) may just be perfect for you. Read on to find out why wood-plastic deck boards are generally preferable to all-wood products.

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Life in the 21^st century can be a mile a minute and fitting everything into a 24-hour day is, at times, nigh on impossible.

For those lucky enough to have composite decking on their property, one hindrance you can remove from the list of time-sapping chores is deck maintenance.

No longer will you have to spend your summer Saturdays treating your deck boards with sealing products and coats of varnish, nor will you have to spend hours scrubbing them clean after a heavy build-up of groove-infiltrating dirt.

Read on for the complete low-down on the time and labour-saving properties of our low-maintenance decking and see for yourself.

Decking Maintenance

When it comes to low-maintenance decking, composite decking has no peers.

Softwood decking is prone to water absorption and can be a real slip hazard, as well as a magnet for mildew and mould. They are also likely to split and splinter in short turnaround and have a life-span that’s hardly worth the investment.

Meanwhile, while hardwood decking is a better option than its softer counterpart, this too can crack, split and splinter over time and requires a lot of TLC to keep in tip-top condition. They are also often sourced from tropical areas and are extremely detrimental to the environment.

With such drawbacks to the natural route, it’s no surprise that many opt for a synthetic alternative; however, even that route isn’t without its flaws. In fact, traditional man-made options can have their own set of issues altogether.

Plastic decking lacks the organic appearance of wood, while the structural integrity of PVC boards can become seriously compromised with the expansion/contraction of the boards. These structural changes in varying temperatures can lead to very noticeable bows and cracks in no time.

Low-Maintenance Composite Decking

Luckily for deck enthusiasts nationwide, DeckPlus is here to banish the boredom of plank preservation and wearying wood work.

All the products available at DeckPlus are extremely low-maintenance – so much so that it’s one of our primary selling points. Minimal maintenance is a headline perk of our products, providing aesthetic awesomeness year-round, year after year after year.

Whether you choose our hollow composite decking products, uncapped composite deck boards or capped composite decking options, you can rest assured that your weekends will be free to enjoy them and not be taken up treating, staining or cleaning them.

So confident are we that your deck will last, all of our decking ranges come with a generous warranty period. These range from the five and ten year guarantees of our EvoDek and WeatherDek ranges, all the way up to the generation-spanning 25 and 30-year warranties of our TimberTech products.

Composite Decking Maintenance

When it comes to keeping your composite decking boards looking as good as new, all that’s required is an annual jet-wash to revive their “just laid” look.

For more information on the low-maintenance properties and perks of our composite decking boards, why not check out our blog dedicated to composite decking FAQs for the full lowdown.

If you have any additional queries relating to our low-maintenance decking options, feel free to get in touch today! Drop us a line on 0800 028 8756 or get in touch online using the link below.

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Embarking on an outdoor project can be a daunting task from the outset, particularly if you have no prior experience, existing knowledge or professional expertise in the area.

Shopping for the best decking material for an outdoor revamp can be a detailed task. But, to help you get the best decking material for your project, we’ve outlined our DeckPlus products so you know exactly what to expect when your decking is unveiled on delivery day.

What is the Best Decking Material?

The best decking material is, without a doubt, composite decking. It has many monetary benefits alongside its unbeatable durability and low maintenance.

Here at DeckPlus, we offer three primary options for those looking to revive their outdoor space with the best decking material.

Capped Composite Decking

Encased in an additional protective polymer sleeve that’s exclusive to our capped composite deck products, these capped boards are the undisputed king of the composite decking world.

Built with low-maintenance durability at its core, each capped composite decking board features an undetectable shielding cover that gifts it with impressively low porosity. This translates to extreme slip-resistance that’s simply unrivalled.

In the event of a spill, simply wipe-clean and your deck will be good as new, showing no lasting ill-effects, whether you spill wine, juice or oil. The best decking material for outdoor living, this surface is made for social gatherings.

Uncapped Composite Decking

While missing the protective polymer sleeve of our capped composite decking, uncapped composite decking from DeckPlus provides your outdoor space with an extremely durable, long-lasting decking solution that won’t let you down.

Stain and slip resistant, each board is built to the highest specification to ensure your deck area retains its beauty year after year. What’s more, it’s also fundamentally engineered to perform efficiently in a variety of weather conditions!

Better still, these boards are extremely low-maintenance and will never require staining or sealing, nor will they ever splinter, split or crack.

Hollow Composite Decking

If the budget is tight and the cost is a concern, don’t throw in the towel on your outdoor project just yet. Hollow composite decking from DeckPlus is the ultimate way to achieve your decking dreams economically.

This composite decking is the best decking material for people on a budget. Available in two primary options – the EvoDek range and the WeatherDek range – these budget-friendly decking solutions provide composite decking performance at a price that won’t bleed your bank account dry.

With a tough, hard-wearing exterior, these hollow boards provide an attractive wood-look aesthetic with modern composite materials. The hollow centre gives a lightweight finish that is still just as reliable as its solid siblings, yet far more environmentally friendly.

What is the Best Decking Material for Me?

Naturally, it would be easy to say that capped composite decking is the obvious choice for anyone looking to make a grand investment in their outdoor space.

Whilst this may be true, it’s also unrealistic and budget can and often does play a hand in the choices we make. If your budget will allow, capped composite decking arguably provides the best decking material overall, providing enhanced durability and protection with its polymer coating, ensuring it maintains its design and looks.

Conversely, hollow decking is a true life-saver and the best decking material for anyone looking to revive their outdoor space without the luxury of a big budget, providing style and substance without breaking the bank.

For a middle-ground solution, uncapped composite decking is perhaps the best of both worlds. Competitively priced yet robustly reliable and low-maintenance, it offers a great design solution that incorporates long-lasting aesthetics and performance with a more appealing price.

Whichever decking option you ultimately opt for, you won’t be disappointed with DeckPlus! We hope that we have answered your question of what is the best decking materiall! For more information on any of these product ranges, why not get in touch with a member of the DeckPlus team? 

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In an ideal world, British weather would be dominated by beautiful sunshine, cool breezy air and cloudless skies.

Sadly, barring any dramatic change in global warming across the British Isles, this picturesque ideal is an unlikely scenario.

Instead, UK residents are probably going to have to get used to grey skies, wet weather and cold winds for the foreseeable future.

While dreary weather is unavoidable, slipping on your decking is with slip-resistant decking from DeckPlus.

Why Choose Composite Decking?

Standard wooden decking boards feature deep, natural grooves that are prone to capture and collect dirt and debris.

In the case of water, this can linger and even freeze in cold conditions, leaving you with an unwanted ice rink where your deck is supposed to be. These kinds of slippery surfaces are an accident waiting to happen! Although traditional wood decking can be very slippery in certain conditions, you may be wondering is composite decking slippery?

No it's not; unlike traditional wood decking, composite decking from DeckPlus offers a wide variety of slip-resistant qualities that make it the perfect safe-guarding alternative, particularly in wet conditions.

Slip-Resistant Composite Decking

Here at DeckPlus, we pride ourselves on offering the highest standard of slip-resistant decking possible. Our anti-slip decking helps greatly reduce slipping hazards, and creates a safe environment for all. 

Deliberately textured with a wood-look finish, each board is intricately made for the safest, most durable performance as well as aesthetic allure.

With less than 1.2% moisture intake, our composite deck boards are not only less likely to freeze over, they are also far less susceptible to developing slippery mould or algae.

Capped Composite Decking

Each composite deck board offers superior underfoot stability in a variety of conditions, painstakingly engineered to maintain traction in slippery conditions.

That being said, our capped composite decking range takes these high-grip capabilities to an even higher plateau, with their additional layer of moisture protection.

Encased in invisible, protective polymer, this inconspicuous membrane provides extreme water-resistance that makes capped composite decking boards virtually impermeable.

Slip-Resistant Safety

Our composite decking products have achieved the highest slip-resistance ratings both domestically in Britain as well as in Europe, providing a truly reliable surface that performs in all conditions.

Composite decking from DeckPlus is also designed to be extremely quick-drying to minimise the risk of slipping as much as possible.

After a downpour, your deck can be dry within just 30 minutes, making it the perfect surface for slip-safety, even in wet weather or in areas where water exposure is high (e.g. pools and hot tubs).

For more information on composite decking slip-resistance, why not drop us a line to hear more? Call now on 0800 028 8756 or click the link below to get in touch online.

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